Get to Know Mount Pleasant

Located just outside Charleston, Mount Pleasant is revered as one of the best places to live in the South. The warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and highly rated schools make Mount Pleasant an idyllic spot to live. A plethora of new and old neighborhoods give dimension to this coastal town, and each offers immediate access to the area’s best activities and amenities.

As a result of people’s shifting priorities, thousands of people have flocked to the Lowcountry to take advantage of the abundant outdoor recreation. The demand has driven the prices higher, although most would say the area was long undervalued. As more homebuyers catch on to its appeal, Mount Pleasant real estate is hot and shows no signs of cooling off.

With its proximity to the ocean, it’s intuitive that Mount Pleasant would be home to an assortment of seafood-centric fine dining establishments. One of the best restaurants in town is Langdon’s Restaurant & Wine Bar. Their entrées include a wide selection of fish, crustaceans, and shellfish, including salmon, shrimp, and fresh market choices. Langdon’s puts their local twist on any protein, as shown by their beloved market fish served with a side of pimento grits, a South Carolina delicacy. The seafood averse need not worry as Langdon’s also offers a selection of black skillet steaks. You can choose from a center-cut filet, prime New York strip, or bone-in, dry-aged rib eye. Right next door, Wood & Grain meshes wood-fired cooking with exceptional seafood. This welcoming, modern eatery boasts hand-crafted pizzas, sophisticated seafood dishes, an excellent wine list and handcrafted cocktails. The baked oysters are devine!

An homage to Southern heritage, Red Drum is a go-to spot for beautifully prepared Texas cuisine. Here you can indulge in a multitude of delicious plates, from light ahi tuna poke to a succulent 20-ounce bone-in ribeye. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night spot or a place to grab a juicy BBQ bacon burger for lunch, Red Drum is the place to go. If you’re a burger and fries lover, you simply must head out to the Rocket Burger food truck, a sister company of Red Drum. Here you can savor phenomenal all-American steakburgers and all-beef Vienna sausages. What could be better after a long workday than a creamy milkshake, a burger, and fries?

Mount Pleasant is teeming with specialty shops and local boutiques where you can find one-of-a-kind treasures. Stop by Abide A While to stock up on all of your gardening needs. Whether you’re a gardening novice or have a green thumb, you’ll find everything you need in this third-generation store, from home decor and unique stationery to perennials and planters.

Bordered by palm trees and the vast blue of the Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant offers endless opportunities for outdoor lovers and explorers.

Mount Pleasant is a golfer’s paradise. There are more golf courses in and around Charleston than you’ll have time to explore. Not only is the Mount Pleasant climate ideal for year-round golfing, but you’d be hard-pressed to find golf courses with better scenery and amenities anywhere in the southeast.

When the weather is warm, locals mosey through  Shem Creek — Mount Pleasant’s premier district for dining and drinking. Accessible via land and sea, this waterfront destination is a haven for beloved bars and award-winning restaurants. Stroll along the boardwalk and keep your eyes peeled for coastal wildlife in the marsh and creek. Feast on scrumptious coastal cuisine with unrivaled waterfront views or take to the nearby waterways via kayak, paddleboard, boat tour, and more.

Explore the best of Charleston with a Coastal Expeditions tour. This company offers kayak tours, canoe tours, boat tours, young kid-friendly tours, hiking and multi-sport tours to appease your inner adventurer, and so much more.

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